Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Slightly Red-Faced

Since I'm feeling a little embarrassed that I've been "on vacation" for so long, I thought this would be the best picture to mark the end of my five month long absence.

When I made my last blog entry on April 9th, I had no idea I'd be gone so long. My oldest son was getting ready to graduate from high school and there was a lot going on at the end of his senior year, then it was time to help him get ready for college and all the things that go along with that. It just seemed like the longer I stayed away, the harder it was to come back.

I can only imagine all the wonderful things I must have missed during the last few months. I know there are lots of new books out that I haven't seen and I'm sure I'll never catch up on all the new photos posted by my Flickr contacts. And, believe it or not, I've only visited Cynthia and Susan's blogs once or twice in all that time.

It feels a little strange to have been away from clay for so long. I just finished my first real project in more than 4 months and I'm still not sure what direction to take this blog in.

I just updated my teaching schedule (you can see it to the right of my post) for the rest of 2009 and I'm looking forward to getting back into the polymer clay groove. It would be wonderful to have the opportunity to reconnect with some of you during these upcoming events and I'm hoping I haven't been totally forgotten after so long.

16 comments:

....she's back. I really missed you Kim. Glad you're back to the www and to clay. Can't wait to see you again in a few days! I wasn't claying very much as well during the last few months in order to get my book done until the Carnival. No that it's nearly ready to ship I decided to head into the studio today to finally feel clay in my hands again;)

It's great to see you back withing the blogoshpere, my dear friend. I hope that it is a sign that live has calmed down a bit, and that you are doing well. I think of you every time I put on a pair of your earrings (I wear the ones I swapped for ALL the time - I adore them!!).

So. Remember to breath, Kim, and to treat yourself well. The gas mask goes on your face first, so you can be there for others... right? ;)

Welcome back Kim. Looking forward to your reading your posts (no pressure)! Hope your son is all settled in (and happy) at school. Are you an empty nester now or are there still Cavenders left in your home?